Adaptogen Fat Bites

 These bites are filled with good fat, protein, superfoods and more to keep your energy levels in control.  This recipe can be changed to use anything you have in your pantry.  Get crazy and play a little bit. 

·      1 cup coconut butter

·      ¾ cup creamy peanut butter or almond   butter

·      ¼ cup pure maple syrup

·      2 cups Organic gluten free rolled oats

·      ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

·      ¼ cup cacao nibs

·      3 tbs chia seeds

·      2 tbs hemp seeds

·      2 tbs ground flax seeds

·      2 tbs protein powder (I use Ora Organic Protein Cacao Blend)

·      1-2 tsp. Ashwaganda

·      1-2tsp.  Maca

·      1-2 tsp. Tocos

Over medium heat melt coconut butter and slowly add peanut/or almond butter with maple syrup until well incorporated.  In a large mixing bowl add the remaining ingredients and mix.  Add coconut butter mix to large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.  Add finished mix to silicon trays and then put in freezer for about 1 hour.   You can keep these in freezer until all finished or up to 2 weeks!  Enjoy !!

Simple Mexican Bowl

This recipe is so easy and stores great for the next days lunch.  Its packed with protein, complex carbs, and good fat to keep your body fueled.  This dish is a crowd pleaser.  Gluten Free, Vegan, and SPICEY !!!  Give it a try.  

• 1 cup cooked Quinoa

• 1/2 c diced yellow onion

• 2 cloves chopped garlic

• 2 chopped jalapeño peppers

• 1 BPA free can Organic Black Beans, drained and cleaned

• 1 Cup Organic Corn

• 1 Cup Organic Peas

• 1 BPA free can Organic Fire Roasted Garlic Diced Tomatoes

• 2 tbs cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp turmeric

• salt and pepper to taste

In a frying pan add avocado oil onions, jalapeño peppers, and garlic and sautéed for a few minutes until fragrant.  Add spices, cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, peas, and fire roasted tomatoes.  Salt and Pepper to taste and done !  Add some Siete Grain Free Chips and Avocado and enjoy.  

** You can buy fresh or frozen corn and peas.  If frozen cook to desired consistency and use when ready to add into pan.

** Cook quinoa separate according to package.  Usually 1 cup to 2 cups water.  

** This dish can be served hot or cold !

Smoothie Bowl for 2

Spring is here and so are the berries !  This recipe uses fresh berries to naturally sweeten this smoothie bowl and the toppings can be endless.  Try pairing with the homemade granola recipe I have on the blog. Add any adaptogens you have and you are set !  

• 1 C Almond Milk

• 1 C Blueberries ( bought fresh then put in the freezer)

• 1 Avocado Peeled then Frozen

• 1 Handful of fresh greens

• 1 Handful of fresh mint

• 1 Frozen Zucchini

• 1 tsp ashwaganda

• 1 tsp spirulina

• 1 tsp maca

• 1 tsp Lucuma

Add all ingredients to Vitamix and blend.  Try not to over blend as the motor will heat the smoothie up and be less thick.  Add toppings of choice.  Pictured above are fresh strawberries, hemp seeds, and bee pollen.  Enjoy!